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Exploring the Famous and Historic Mark Twain Cave
Mark Twain Cave is a national landmark located just outside of historic Hannibal, Missouri. Discovered in 1820 by accident when a man was trying to locate his dog. It became a local attraction of unexplored passageways that sparked the imagination of children and adults. Samuel Clemens, under his pen name Mark Twain made this cave famous when he wrote about it his stories, notably, the book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Although Mark Twain’s books have come under scrutiny in recent years because of their controversial text, don’t let that stop you from visiting this natural wonder. The cave itself is a mysterious labyrinth of twist and turns ready to…
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Is the Coleman Multi-Panel Lantern Worth the Money?
I finally broke down and bought the Coleman Multi-Panel Lantern that I have been eyeing for a few years now. Father’s Day was the perfect excuse to get it for my husband. Also the scout camping trip he went on with our youngest son was a fantastic way to put it to the test. Pros of the Coleman Lantern This is a very versatile lantern that is perfect for long camping trips. The removable panels are great for small trips in the dark to find the restroom. The panels are basically mini flashlights that the whole camping crew could use. The base on the lantern does stay lit, even when…
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Take this Epic Hike at Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park
Take an epic hike down into the mysterious sinkhole at Devil’s Millhopper State Park in Gainesville, Florida. This journey into past is the perfect day trip if you are camping nearby or just visiting the area. The Legend of Devil’s Millhopper This is the legend as written in the park brochure. All credit given to Florida State Parks. Once upon a time, there was a beautiful Indian princess who lived in a village near the location of the present day Devil’s Millhopper. The Devil wanted to marry the princess, but she wanted nothing to do with him. One day he decided to kidnap her. He grabbed the Indian princess and…
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Slightly Scary Stories To Tell Around the Campfire
Telling spooky, scary stories around the campfire is a long-honored tradition. Here are a couple of stories that are just spooky enough to send chills down your spine but not so scary to traumatize the kids. So gather the kids around a roaring campfire and begin a night of storytelling of spooky camping tales. The Whistler In the Woods Written By: N.M. Fellows A group of boys were sitting around a campfire telling ghost stories at night, hours after the adults had gone to bed in their tents. An older boy had just finished a scary story that left the boys on edge when they heard a whistle coming…
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Blueberry Buckle in a Dutch Oven
Blueberry season in Central Florida is winding down. It is the perfect time to make Blueberry Buckle in a Dutch Oven when these berries are at their peak sweetness. Local Farms Just a short drive from the Orlando area, there are several blueberry farms ready for you to visit. Our go-to place is Amber Brooks Farm in Eustis. The farm offers more than just U-Pick blueberries with fun activities for the whole family. Blueberry Buckle What is Blueberry Buckle? Blueberry Buckle is a cake like dessert. The streusel topping “buckles” under the force of the cake mix rising. It’s really just a simple, sweet tasting cake that is perfect after…
